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Stagehand

the stage gel swatch reference

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 19, 2012
  • March 24, 2020

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Patrick Angle
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This app consolidates theatrical lighting gel swatch books from multiple manufacturers into a single, searchable digital reference. Easily find the perfect color by hue, name, number, or even by selecting a color from a wheel.

✓Consolidated swatch books
✓Searchable by hue, name, number
✓Color wheel search
✓Manufacturer information
✓Neighboring color samples
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What's New in Stagehand

2.1

March 24, 2020

Stagehand 2.1 brings a variety of updates and changes to improve the overall user experience, and make room for features that are in development, including: • A new and refreshed background image now invokes memories of a certain light lab at a certain university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina • A new way to find colors by provided the number of a color, like `R21` to see similar colors • User interface tweaks for better compatibility with Dark Mode • The flashlight mode now sets the display brightness to full while open, to better imitate the original colors • Resolved an issue where the button to open the color picker during search was larger than intended • Resolved a small handful of reported problems with colors to make information more accurate

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Frosts not a color?

Hello Patrick. Long time user, first time caller.

Probably a long shot, but i was thinking the reference database is incomplete, as it doesn’t contain any diffusion info. Obviously it won’t use a color reference, but simply having the company item #s available, as well as any light lost, as stops, would make for a more complete and more useful pocket reference.
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Cruel HoaxCruel Hoax

I love this

My only complaint is that you named it Stagehand and I had no idea it existed.
A thousand times thank you.
ThreadLightlyGThreadLightlyG

Add Favourite Gels

Apps cool, can you add favourite gels and then filter by favourite
Max Power 42069Max Power 42069

Doesn't work with new update

I really liked Stagehand before your update today. Opens and closes in 2 seconds! Please fix! iPhone 5S and iOS 7.1
Update: all got fixed! Fast and easy to use!
Macon riderMacon rider

Response from developer

Glad you got this issue resolved! If you have any issues in the future, please feel free to contact us using our support form at https://patrickangletheatrical.com/support/ so that we can respond as quickly as possible to issues. Thanks for using Stagehand!

Limited search functionality

I want to be able to search a color when the Lee tab is selected and have Lee gel pop up. Doesn’t happen. I would encourage the developer to include Lee gels into searches.
The RocklighterThe Rocklighter

Response from developer

We've resolved this issue in the latest version of the app (2.0.1). If you have any further concerns, feel free to contact us using our support form at https://patrickangletheatrical.com/support/ so that we can respond as quickly as possible to issues. Thanks for using Stagehand!

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FAQ

What does Stagehand do?

Stagehand brings together theatrical lighting gel swatch books from manufacturers like Roscolux, GAM, Lee, and Apollo onto your iOS device. It allows you to view gels by their specific swatch book or sorted by hue, making it easy to find the perfect color.

How can I find a specific gel color?

You can search for gels by their name, number, or description. Additionally, the app features a built-in color search that lets you select a color from a color wheel and find the closest matches available in the collection.

Is Stagehand free to use?

Yes, Stagehand is provided as a free reference for professionals and amateurs alike. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app.

What information is available for each gel?

Each gel entry includes complete manufacturer information, such as transmission values and descriptions. It also provides samples of neighboring colors within its original swatch book for context.

Who would benefit from using Stagehand?

This app is designed for anyone involved in theatrical or stage lighting, including lighting designers, technicians, and hobbyists. It's useful for quickly referencing and comparing gel colors without needing physical swatch books.